This chapter is intended to provide for the regulation of lighting to permit the maximum enjoyment of property use, to permit the maximum safety and security of the population, while preserving and protecting the rural character of the community. It shall be unlawful to use, install or maintain light facilities within the city except as herein set forth.

(Prior code § 1889 (part))

A.

Lighting shall be directed only onto the property where the light source is located. No lighting shall be permitted which results in the direct illumination of other properties.

B.

Any indirect illumination of neighboring properties shall not exceed one footcandle at the property line for commercially zoned neighboring properties and four-tenths footcandle for all other adjoining properties.

(Prior code § 1889 (a))

A.

Lighting shall be directly only onto the property where the light source is located. No lighting shall be permitted which results in the direct illumination of other properties.

B.

Individual light fixtures shall be permitted only if the power/light intensity of the individual fixtures does not exceed one hundred fifty watts or two thousand lumens, whichever is most restrictive. The total intensity of all such fixtures shall not exceed one thousand watts or thirteen thousand three hundred thirty-three lumens plus one hundred fifty watts or two thousand lumens for each one thousand five hundred square feet of lot area beyond fifteen thousand square feet, up to an aggregate maximum of one thousand five hundred watts or twenty thousand lumens, whichever is less intense.

C.

No outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source or fixture is more than twelve feet above grade.

D.

Any indirect illumination of neighboring properties shall not exceed four-tenths footcandle at the property line.

(Prior code § 1889 (b))

Lighting exceeding the preceding development standards may be permitted by the planning commission subject to the issuance of a special use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.70 of this code. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the planning commission must find:

A.

That the proposed installation and prospective use will not adversely affect the neighboring properties, block any views or constitute a nuisance;

B.

That the granting of the permit would otherwise meet the criteria for the issuance of a special use permit.

(Prior code § 1889 (c))

A.

Any existing lawful lighting which becomes a nonconforming use on the effective date hereof shall be removed or made to conform with the standards established by the ordinance codified herein. In complying with this chapter, the following schedule of amortization shall be followed:

B.

The value or cost of the lighting shall be determined by the planning director based on an approximate replacement value.

(Prior code § 1889 (d))